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EFCC TASKFORCE ARRESTS 34 SUSPECTED CURRENCY SPECULATORS IN ABUJA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Taskforce Arrests 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.   The suspects are :Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed Kabir Ibrahim, Abubakar Ghadafi, Muktar Usman, Umar Abubakar Abba, Yakubu Sani, Aminu Abubakar, Muhammed Suleman Abara, Yusuf Tahir, Usman Lawal, Usman Lawal, Usman Umar, Amina Garba Rola, Muhammed Aliyu, Murtala Haruna, Sani Mohammed, Umar Farouk, Muhammed Sagiuru, Aminu Salisu, Lawal Bello, Munzali Hashim, Jamilu Suleiman, Mustapha Umar, Mubarak Tanimu, Adamu Garba, Mohammed Usman, Bello Musa, Saleh Moha

PINK REPUBLIC,FRSC BOSS & OTHERS,AWARDED YESTERDAY AT THE 3RD NIGERIAN SAFETY & SECURITY AWARDS.{PHOTOS}.

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                                                 I Pink Republic and other celebrities like ACM Nseobong Charlse Akpabio,Assistant Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps,Nigeria,Pa D, Aigbogun etc were awarded for our various contribution to safety in Nigerian at the 3rd Nigerian Safety and Security Awards {NSAS}.Pink Republic was awarded SAFETY AMAZON,''For her supportive roles and using her lyrics to promote safety and security''.The event was held yesterday tuesday the 17th of May 2016,at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Alausa Ikeja.The event was packed with press,celebrities and security experts.More photos below.                                                                                                                           

LAGOS IS A PEACEFUL PLACE TO VISIT FOR TOURIST.-AMERICAN CONSUL GENERAL.{PHOTO}.

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            The America Consul General in Lagos,Mr John Bray,has described Lagos as a peaceful place to visit for tourists during a recent tour of Old Lagos with other staff of the American Consulate,noting that the rationale behind the tour is to learn more about Lagos,the people,culture and landmarks.The Consular General team visited the Oba's Palace at Iga Idungaran,the Lagos Central Mosque,the Cathedral Church of Christ,the National Museum,the Holy Cross Catholic Church,Tafawa Balewa Square and the Freedom Park.At the Palace of the Oba of Lagos the team was received by his Royal Majesty Oba Riliwanu Bababtunde Akiolu,CFR,who enlightened them on the rich and unique history of pre-colonial Lagos,the indigenes and the Culture.The Kabiyesi however solicited for the assistance of United States and other world leaders in helping the country at this crucial stage of her development,adding that the international community need to support the Federal Government in its anti corruption ca

UGANDA'S OPPOSITION LEADER ''BESIGYE'',ARRESTED FOR TREASON.

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                      Uganda's opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye remanded to a maximun security prison in Kampala city today wednesday after being charged for treason and will return to court June 1st.Besigye briefly appeared organized protests against President Yoweri Museveni.Treason has a maximum penalty of death upon conviction.Besigye will return to court on June 1.Besigye came second in presidential elections held in February,but rejected the official results as fraudulent and called for an international audit of the results,one of the reasons cited for charging him with treason.

ONE OF THE MISSING CHIBOK GIRLS,WAS RECENTLY FOUND BUT SHE IS NOW A MOTHER.{PHOTO}.

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                                               The news that the first Chibok school girl has been found raises hope that the remaining 218 girls and others still held captive would be rescued and reunited with their families.ActiopnAid Nigeria's Country Director,Ojobo Ode Atuluku stated this today wednesday while reacting to reports that one of the girls kidnapped by the Boko Haram insurgents has been found.She said ''We celebrate with the family of the found Chibok girl,and commend the effort of the Nigerian Army and the Civilian Joint Task Force for their efforts at ending insurgency in the North-East of Nigeria,the Nigerian Government must intensify efforts and give them all required support to seek out the remaining girls.It is important for the government to strongly advocate against the stigma and discrimination women and girls face when they return.We also expect the Victims Support Fund of the Federal Government to be accountable and give report of how women and gi

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE,WARNS PERSONS IN POSSESSIONS OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS TO SURRENDER THEM,RENEW THEM OR RISK PROSECUTION.

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                   Concerned about the increasing proliferation and engagement of prohibited firearms that threatens security in parts of the country,and as part of initiativees aimed at ensuring adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens,the Inspector-General of police.IGP Solomon E. Arase,fdc,NPM, has directed all Commissioners of Police in State Commands and the FCT to activate mechanism for the mop-up of prohibited firearms within their Areas Of Responsibility.For the avoidance of doubts,prohibited firearms under the Firearms Act include Artillery,Apparatus for the discharge of any explosives or gas-diffusing projectile,Revolvers and Pistols,Machine guns and Machine Pistots,Rocket Weapons and Military rifles including those with calibre 7.62mm,9mm,300 inches and 303inches.Furthermore,the Inspector General of Police urges persons in possession of non-prohibited firearms to immediately obtain or renew their licenses before July,2016 by following the process on the requ

NIGERIAN ARMY,RAIDED CATTLE RUSTLERS & ARMED BANDITS CAMP YESTERDAY IN YAN MANGU FOREST.{PHOTOS}.

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                          Yesterday tuesday the 17th of May 2016,troops of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army operating under the auspices of Operation MESA in Zamfara state,raided suspected cattle rustlers and armed bandits camp at Yan Mangu forest,near Dandindin village,Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara state.The Troop also arrested 2 bandits and recovered 1 AK-47 rifle,1 AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 7 rounds of 7.62mm {Special} ammunitions,3 locally made guns and 1 motorcycle.Two suspects were arrested while attempting to flee from the camps.Nevertheless,the troops have destroyed all the bandits camps in the forest and are further dominating the general area and other flasj points with raids and patrols.The public are kindly requested to continue to be more security conscious and report any suspicious movement or persons t the nearest security agencies.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below.